Tag: Lupus Lounge

Helrunar – Sól Review

Superfluous. There isn’t a better word in the English language to describe Helrunar’s latest full-length, Sól. In fact, this album goes well beyond anything that even the most patient fan of metal would catagorize as

Nàttsòl – Stemning Review

Out of the shadowy forests of Norway comes Nàttsòl, a band that has secretly been in the works since the cold, dreary winter of 2006. Stemning, the band’s freshman effort, pays homage to many of

Lantlôs – .Neon Review

You’ve been here before. Here, among these waves. Waves that pretend to be glaciers, but at their heart are warm and cradling, not cold and isolating. It is the terrain of ebb and flow, slowly

Negura Bunget – Maiestrit Review

When bands choose to re-record classic albums or songs, the flags start flying. Is it just for a quick buck? Are they hyping some revamped lineup? Is someone being intentionally shut out of royalties? These

Helrunar – Grátr (Reissue) Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell One of the more irritating byproducts of the Instant Gratification Generation is the way bands are leapfrogging the demo process. Too often, self-hype spins out of control (fueled by gaudy

Secrets Of The Moon – Antithesis Review

Originally written by David Ochoa. Black metal. What better way for a modern warrior of the world to unwind after being out in the freezing wind? There were apprehensions–black metal for this listener is usually

Helrunar – Frostnacht Review

Originally written by Jeremy Garner I’ve been struggling with this particular band for some time now. I can’t really place my finger on it, but there’s something about this band that eludes me. Helrunar doesn’t